Edison, NJ → Bismarck, ND · Cross-country move
About 1,632 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,470–$9,620, delivery in 5–10 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 42 in Bismarck.
Bismarck sits about 1,632 miles northwest of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to North Dakota that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,470 to $9,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Bismarck (32 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bismarck.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Bismarck about 76,000. Edison is considerably denser (3,574 people per square mile versus 2,123), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,590 | $3,150 | $3,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,880 | $4,730 | $5,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,470 | $7,890 | $9,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,350 | $12,620 | $15,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,230 | $17,350 | $21,160 |
$2,280–$3,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,480–$3,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,470–$9,620
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a two-bedroom, $10,350 to $15,390 for a three-bedroom and $14,230 to $21,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,632 road miles (1,383 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into North Dakota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,640. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Edison–Bismarck corridor.